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34, married, male, no money, one and a half kids, I rent. However, the next best thing applies. I live in Germany. They pay me to be unemployed. In terms of to
by MrKurtHaeusler 15y ago
34, married, male, no money, one and a half kids, I rent.
However, the next best thing applies. I live in Germany. They pay me to be unemployed. In terms of total wealth, including time with kids, leisure, time to learn things, follow my interests and invest time in providing for my future, unemployment pays more than employment. (Financially it pays about 80% of employment, but apart from that employment basically puts personal growth, including preparing for a better future for my family, at a standstill.)
- chairface 15y agoThe article is written from an American viewpoint, about the USA. The imbalance you perceive is in the culture and politics of the USA, not just the article.